3rd POV

Sebastian hurried down the stairs as quick as he could. He had to gather the others and prepare for battle. They were few in number but it would have to do. Millie was the first of the 3 he found. He instructed her to meet him in the kitchen before seeking out Cade and Alfie.

He found Alfie in the garden shed and Cade out back smoking. He called them both in to the kitchen where they joined Millie.

"What's going on Sebastian?" Cade asked.

"You don't gather us like this very often!" Millie added.

"In a few hours time I expect that the Manor will be under attack. I expect you to do your duties as Phantomhive servants and protect the Estate." Sebastian said.

"Right!" All three nodded.

"Good. Now go and prepare. I must attend some things of my own." Sebastian said.

"Sebastian?" Alfie asked.

"What is it?" Sebastian asked.

"What about Charlotte?"

"I will see that Charlotte gets her orders as well." Sebastian assured him before sweeping back towards the staircase.

Charlotte's POV

"What do you mean bring out the demon?" I asked looking at him.

"Just that. It's time to let her out Charlotte. I know you've been fighting her." Ciel said.

I couldn't lie and say that I hadn't been doing everything I could to block most of the changes. Was I ready to let go now though? Was I ready to let her take over?

"Charlotte…if you want to survive this you're going to have to do something." Ciel said snapping me back to attention.

"You're right. But…"

"But what?" He asked.

"What if she takes over? What if I'm not me anymore after that? What if I'm this evil soul sucking…thing." I said looking at him.

"Of course you'll still be you Charlotte. She's part of you. You just have to let her go." Ciel said.

"I don't know if I can Ciel." I said shaking my head.

Ciel sighed, "Try Charlotte. Close your eyes and try."

Taking a deep breath I nodded and closed my eyes. I wasn't sure exactly what I was supposed to do so I reached out to her with my mind. After a few seconds of nothing I thought that this was futile but then it happened.

Her face appeared before me. It was so like the one I saw in the mirror everyday but the features were colder and sharper. It was strange to say the least.

"Alright here I am! I'm ready for you! Take over! Do what you have to!" I said looking at her.

She just smiled and shook her head no.

"What do you mean no? You're part of me! I said come out!" I demanded.

She shook her head again, "It's not the time."

And just like that she was gone.

My eyes flew open and I saw Ciel sitting in front of me, anxiety lining his face.

"I don't think that worked." I replied.

He frowned and looked at me, "No. It didn't."

"I could try again or-" but he shook his head cutting me off.

"No. We don't have time. You spent too long already." he said.

"Too long? It's been like 2 minutes!" I replied.

"Charlotte…It's been 3 hours." he said.

"Three hours?!" I asked and turned to look at the window.

The last time I had seen it the sun had just started to die and now it was pitch black outside. Stars dotted the area around the moon which hung large and bright in the sky.

"Yes. Sebastian has already seen the first of the Hunters appear outside the grounds. We have to get you somewhere safe before they infiltrate." he said.

"Somewhere safe? You mean I can't fight too?" I asked.

"Charlotte you're defenseless. I cannot allow you to fight as a human." he replied.

"Bullshit!" I cursed jerking my arm away as he tried to take it.

"Charlotte…please listen to me." Ciel said.

"What was that earlier about having to take lives? Just something to say? I told you I would fight and defend this manor and I intend to do just that….human or not. So are you going to tell me how to help or am I going to have to go and do it myself?" I replied.

Ciel sighed, "Very well. Change into something dark and meet me downstairs."

"Gotcha." I nodded and hurried to our room.

I pulled on a pair of black jeans and a black tank top and an old battered Leather Jacket that had belonged to my Mom when she was a teenager. After stuffing my feet into a pair of black combat boots I headed to find Ciel.

He was downstairs talking to a pretty woman with long red hair. It took me a moment to realize that it was Millie. Her hair was longer than I thought, hitting just above the waistband of her black leather pants and pushed back with her glasses. She wore a matching black long sleeved shirt and her customary knee high lace up boots. What got me though was the huge sniper rifle hanging off her back.

"Whoa." I said looking at the gun.

"You ready?" Millie smiled as I joined the two of them.

"As ready as I can be." I replied.

"Good because you'll be with Millie." Ciel said.

"Doing what?" I asked.

From the back of her pants she pulled out two shiny semi-automatic pistols which she held out to me.

"You can shoot a gun right?" she asked.

"Point and pull the trigger?" I said as I took them.

Millie laughed, "Right. Now take care of those. They've been in my family a long time. Passed down from my Great Great Great Grandmother Mey-Rin. She used to work as an assassin before she joined up with Master Phantomhive here. At least before he became a demon."

My heart skipped a beat as I looked at her, "Y-You know?"

"We all do."

I turned and saw Cade and Alfie walking up to us. Both wore black as well; Alfie a black thermal shirt and slacks and Cade black jeans and a black t-shirt.

"Why did no one tell me this?" I asked looking at them.

"Little bit of fun." Alfie smiled.

"You're all jerks and a half." I laughed.

"Blame the Master. It was on his orders. He told us before you got here that we weren't to tell you. And he never told us different." Cade smirked.

"Oh so you were in on this were you?" I said turning to look at Ciel.

"Sebastian as well." he smirked.

I shook my head and grabbed hold of him, pressing my lips to his.

"What was that for?" he asked.

"Because we might not make it." I replied.

A small smirk crossed Ciel's face, "In that case…"

And he kissed me again. However a moment later someone cleared their throats. Breaking away we saw Sebastian.

"I'm terribly sorry to interrupt but the Hunters are advancing on the perimeter of the estate." he said.

"Thank you Sebastian. Everyone to their positions." Ciel said.

"Right." We all echoed and went our separate ways.

I started to follow Mille but Ciel grabbed my wrist, "Be careful."

I smiled and pecked his lips one last time, "Don't worry. I will be."

And with that I hurried to follow Millie. We walked up flight after flight before finally emerging on the roof.

"Alright you take that side and I'll take this one." Millie said.

"And I just aim and shoot?" I asked.

"Pretty much. You should be okay with those demon eyes of yours." she said with a smile.

"Right." I nodded and gave a smile in return before getting into place.

I took a deep breath. I would be lying if I said I wasn't nervous. I had never shot a gun before and had never intentionally killed someone. However I wasn't as scared as I thought I would be.

Suddenly there was movement and I saw about a dozen Hunters emerge from the woods. A second later there was a gunshot and I saw a Hunter fall. Turning I saw Millie reload and start to take aim again.

From the other side of the roof I saw Cade firing a gun of his own and Alfie lobbing large weights over the ledge. I had to do something so I took aim.

In no time my eyes had locked onto a woman about 20 or so. I aimed the gun and pulled the trigger. A moment later she collapsed in a heap on the ground.

"Good shot!" Millie said flashing me a grin and a thumbs up before going back to her own work.

I shot each intruder. I aimed to harm, not to kill. I made sure to hit in the right shoulder or the lower leg. Never anywhere that would cause permanent damage. It was easier than I thought it would be.

Suddenly something caught my eye. Turning I saw Sebastian and Ciel moving a few feet away. Silver flashed from Sebastian's hands, finding a home in the bodies of Hunters. Behind him Ciel held a sword and was keeping up nicely with a larger Hunter who was armed with a similar sword.

However before my eyes everything went wrong.

I watched as a Hunter snuck up behind Sebastian. There was a suddenly flash of steel and before I could think or yell the Hunter pierced Sebastian though the heart with the knife. A look of surprise passed Sebastian's face and he managed to throw one last piece of Silver before falling to the ground in a heap.

That was all it took for Ciel pause just long enough for the Hunter with the sword to gain the edge. Ciel was overcome too fast and a moment later he ran Ciel through with the sword.

My body went cold as I watched Ciel fall. Pain exploded in my chest and my knees collapsed, a cold sweat beading up on my face and forehead. Someone was screaming. It took me a moment before I realized the scream was coming from my mouth.

Millie was talking to me, her voice distant in my ears as the world began to spin. Then suddenly everything in my body went limp and I collapsed on the ground.

He was dead.

I could feel it.

Ciel was dead and so was Sebastian.

I quickly began to wipe at the makeup on the back of my hand. I was desperate to see the seal still inked into my skin but it wasn't there. It was gone.

They were gone.

Just like my Mother.

Just like my Father.

Just like my best friend.

I was alone.

And I was angry.

Very angry.

So angry that my vision began to blur and blacken at the edges, a familiar feeling taking over. But this time…this time it felt different.

I could smell the familiar smoke but this time it was all going dark.

I was in the room again. The same one from my dreams and the same one from earlier. In the center stood the mirror.

I walked forward and saw the reflection.

It wasn't her.

It was me.

I was the demon.

We weren't separate people.

It was just me.

"It's time." I said looking at my reflection.

A playful smirk crossed the reflection's face as black feathers began to rain down. I closed my eyes and embraced them, the soft down of them caressing my face.

When I opened my eyes again I looked in the mirror. Fangs flashed as I smiled, taking in my reflection. My eyes were magenta, my hair long, great beautiful black wings extended from my back.

Then it all began to fall away.

It was like reaching the surface after being underwater too long. The sounds of shouts and gunfire came back to me and the light of the moon hit my face. However unlike usual my demon form hadn't faded. It had stayed with me.

I looked down at the melee below me. They had killed Ciel and Sebastian. My Mate and the only other living member of my bloodline.

They would pay.

And pay dearly.

So it looks like they've pissed off Charlotte and she's gone full demon!

Someone's going to be in trouble!

And Ciel and Sebastian are dead!

Or are they...?

Hmm...

Anyhow going to make this short again so I can get back to writing!

Finally getting to the good stuff!

So here come the thank yous!

-Toboe's Soulmate

-Mimi Sutcliff

-Oriole-of-Silver

-Guest

-irgroomer

-Paxloria

-Light Umbreon

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